Here are a few tips to create an indoor grill using your grill pan:

• Season your grill pan according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you’re using an 11-in. LYON Square Grill Pan, here’s what to do.
• Use smaller cuts of meat. Large cuts like a pork shoulder, for example, need to be covered and won’t work too well on a small pan. Go with chicken breasts, steaks, burgers, or fish.
• Looking for that smoky barbecue flavor? Try liquid smoke, smoked paprika, or a smoked finishing salt to compensate for the real deal.
• Heat up the grill pan on medium-high for about five minutes before you start cooking. Place the food on the grill and then turn the heat down to medium for the remainder of the time.
• If you’re cooking a steak or non-marinated piece of meat, pat it dry with a paper towel and lightly rub it down with olive oil.
• Using a minimum amount of oil will keep smoke at bay. Additionally, don’t press down too much on the meat or it will release its juices, causing smoke. In any case, make sure to have your overhead fan on.

Grilled kebabs are an easy go-to when you’re grilling indoors. Proteins and veggies prepared on one skewer make for convenient cooking and serving. The sweet and spicy citrus marinade softens up the texture for some melt-in-your-mouth goodness, while the grill marks add a smoky char that will fool you into thinking you’ve been outside grilling for hours–minus the sunburn.

Don’t worry, if you’re itching to venture outside, these recipes work perfectly on the barby, too.